If you think your parents or grandparents could benefit from a simple cell phone that they will actually use, you are in luck. There are simple cell phones on the market that are designed just for older people that haven’t used cellular phones before. There is no tech-savvy required to use these phones; in fact, anyone that has used a landline phone will feel right at home with these cell phones for seniors.

Here are a few of the features that make these new simple cell phone products so great for mom, dad, grandma or grandpa:

• Buttons with simple “Yes” and “No” options instead of icons
• Easy access to simple cell phone operator with press of one button
• Full keypad for independent dialing
• Large, backlit buttons that are bright and easy to see
• Large text and helpful hints on the screen.

Cell phones for seniors have already become popular for many consumers that are looking for gifts for their parents, grandparents, or any older people in their lives that haven’t jumped on the cellular bandwagon yet. There are a lot of people, especially in the senior set, that are turned off by the high-tech bells and whistles such as cameras, music players and games that come standard in most cell phones today. These simple cell phones don’t have any of that stuff. Cell phones for seniors are also not so tiny that they are easily lost like other cell phones.

Here are some additional features that you can find in these simple cell phones:

• Easily accessible personal phone list
• Easy to use message center
• Easy to use speakerphone
• Familiar dial tone
• Hearing-aid compatibility
• Padded earpiece that reduces outside noise
• Separate on and off button
• Simple volume control.